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21 Ard na Greine - Buncrana

No 21 Ard na Greine is a modern holiday home located less than 10 minutes walk from the centre of Buncrana. It is situated in a quiet cul de sac development within sight of beautiful Lough Swilly.

The holiday home has four bedrooms to sleep 8 people including a large ensuite master bedroom. There is a stylish modern kitchen with dining area, a comfortably furnished living room with open fireplace and a utility room. There is a large driveway to the front and an enclosed garden to back and side featuring a furnished patio area.

Buncrana

Buncrana itself is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the northwest of Ireland. This is due in no small part to the beautiful beaches in and around the town which range from secluded, private coves to the superb 5km long Blue Flag Lisfannon Strand just south of the town. The town has many other tourist amenities including a large childrens playground on the shorefront, a swimming pool, cinema, amusement arcades, golf course, numerous cafes, restaurants and craft shops. Buncrana has a vibrant music scene with a host of local pubs or bars having live music most nights of the week. The Buncrana Music and Arts festival returned to the town in 2010, after a five year absence. Angling is popular on the local Crana River and Fullerton reservoir. The Buncrana Angling Association controls this fishery. The fishery is run from a purpose built angling centre where licences, permits and fishing tackle can be purchased and where boats and rods can be hired.

The Ancient and Historic Walled City of Derry

The ancient and historic walled City of Derry is just a 25 minute drive from the holiday home.  A scene of much conflict in the latter part of the 20th century, Derry is today one of Ireland's most vibrant cities. Following the end of the troubles, the city has redeveloped much of its former character and charm. Some of the main attractions in the city include the historic walls, the Tower Museum, the Guildhall, The Millennium Forum and the Foyleside Shopping Centre. Derry is UK City of Culture in 2013 and will also host the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in that year. The city's annual Halloween Festival is one of the highlights of the Irish Festival Calendar.

Local Activities and Attractions

• Golf at the scenic 18 hole North West Golf Club at nearby Lisfannon. The internationally renowned Ballyliffin Golf Club is just 18 km from the holiday home.
• Take a sailing course at the Lough Swilly Yacht  Club in nearby Fahan
• Visit the Fort and Military Museum at Dunree. Fort Dunree sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking Lough Swilly It’s a beautiful spot. If the guns don’t impress you, the scenery and birdlife will.
• Take a trip around the famous Inishowen 100. This is one of Ireland's most scenic drives. The route includes dramatic coastal scenery plus a fine collection of ancient forts and monuments, traditional craft centres, and a dozen or so friendly villages. Scenic highlights include the Gap of Mamore, and Malin Head -  Ireland's most northerly point
• Visit the Doagh Visitor Centre. This centre provides a great variety of exhibitions telling the story of the Irish Famine. It is also a place where the local customs, traditions, folklore and history of the Inishowen Peninsula are preserved in a permanent way
• Visit the the Inishowen Maritime Museum in Greencastle, which includes a state-of-the-art planetarium
• Use the Lough Swilly Car Ferry to explore the neighbouring Fanad Peninsula

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8 (1 ensuite)
• large bathroom with bath and separate shower
• living room is comfortably furnished and has an open fireplace
• tv, dvd player, library of books and board games
• stylish modern kitchen with tiled floor
• electric oven and hob, microwave
• dishwasher, fridge freezer
• dining area with table and 6 chairs
• utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
• outside clothes line, iron and ironing board
• enclosed garden to back and side.
• patio area with furniture
• 1.5km to centre of Buncrana
• 5km to North West Golf Club at Lisfannon
• 9km to Fort Dunree Military Museum
• 15km to Derry City
• 18km to Ballyliffin Golf Club
• 35km to Malin Head

Living Space

  Living Room

The bright living room of the holiday home is comfortably furnished and has an open fireplace. For home entertainment there is a tv, dvd player and a selection of books and board games.

  Kitchen and Dining Area

The holiday home has a stylish modern kitchen with an adjacent dining area. Appliances available in the kitchen include electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The dining area has a table and 6 elegant chairs. A separate utility has a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Bedrooms

Accommodation in the holiday home is as follows;-

• Bedroom 1: first floor double bedroom with ensuite and sea view
• Bedroom 2: first floor double bedroom
• Bedroom 3: first floor double bedroom
• Bedroom 4: first floor twin bedroom

Tariff

Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement.

What's Included

• bed linen
• electricity
• central heating

What's Not Included

• towels

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